Associate Teacher - Early Head Start Peixoto
Associate Teacher - Early Head Start Peixoto
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Job Description
About The Role
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive federally funded school readiness and family support programs for lowincome and special needs children that promote parents/guardians as the primary educator of the child.
What Youll Be Doing
- Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals
- Utilize classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate levels of development interests and special needs of the children
- Develop and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Title 5 and Title 22 regulations
- Implement rules and practices in support of positive child redirection
- Provide a continuous and interactive process between families and program providers that foster the parent partnership agreements as required by the federal regulations under the Head Start Act
- Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Act and Title 5
- Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort
- Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and update with family up to three times per school year
- Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the head Start and title 5 act in a timely manner
- Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff parents and program volunteers
- Commitment to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs
- Integrate Head Start Federal Mandates into the classroom routines and curriculum plans
- Ensure personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e feeding assistance with toileting including diapering specialized equipment and so forth)
- Attend required classroom center and organization meetings
- Perform related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Child Development Associate Teacher permit
- 3 Infant/Toddler units required
- AA in Child Development Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Knowledge of Federal Head Start policies and procedures highly desired
- Bilingual (English/Spanish English/Cantonese) speaking reading and writing skills highly desired
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks
- An opportunity to improve real lives solve hard problems and change the world
- Friendly supportive and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive industryleading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
DrugFree Workplace
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race color religion age gender sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified veteran status genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by local state or federal law other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures hiring advancement transfers reductions in force discharge compensation training or other terms conditions and privileges of employment.
EEO
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidangos culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds experiences abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
